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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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